Foster 100/6

[tazjosie]

I havnt had any side effects from foster but itbhasnt controlled my asthma I'm trying a trial double dose both mornings evenings and before I go out. If it works ill be put on a stronger inhaler but don't know what yet. So far it is going well.

[Patk1]

I hope it helps you

[Homely2 Administrator]

I was on fostair 100, double dose morning and night, which failed to control my asthma and I ended up in hospital.

They then put me on fostair 200, which did not suit me, as we are all different.

I was then put back on fostair 100 under the Mart regime, which allows me to take up to eight doses a day. I like it, as my asthma is very variable, and this allows me to alter my dosage, and reduce my need for salbutamol, which for me became ineffective if used a lot.

[peege]

Fostair 100/6 suits me very well indeed. I use the spray type MDI (metered dose inhaler) which is in the MART regime (maintenance and reliever therapy). My dose is two puffs am and pm as well leaving me 4 extra puffs a day should I need them however, in summertime (my best time) one puff is usually sufficient am and pm leaving ne six extras should the need arise. Before a long walk I'll take an extra puff.

Having said that the weather where live is quite chilly & breezy at the moment (more pollen around too) which makes my asthma iffy so I'm using one or two extra puffs.

I haven't used the maximum 8 puffs daily except during a 6 week long infection in January 2023.

I'm very pleased I can manage on the lower dose Fostair MDI inhaler. Check the leaflet well, new inhalers often don't kick in immediately, give a new regime at least 2 weeks to work (or whatever the leaflet advises).

PS check the manufacturer's website for correct inhaler technique.

[Patk1]

Ru also on salbutamol x

[tazjosie in reply to Patk1]

Yes

[Sabonmu]

I’ve just been switched to Fostair after years using Seretide.

Dose for dose, Fostair is struggling to control my mild asthma and has started to affect me at work.

I appreciate that the weaker doses can be made more effective by the finer dispersion of Fostair, but my body is really not convinced.